Issued 7/10/2023 A developer from the west side of the state currently holds an option to purchase Chelan Butte properties for development, including creating lots for both residential and tourist accommodations. Read our press release supporting preservation of this critical area.
Chelan County has proposed amendments to its zoning code which, if adopted, would permit very large absentee owner STRs in all residential neighborhoods. We almost didn’t catch this proposal because the changes aren’t in the STR section of the code. They are in the Sections of the code dealing with…
The City of Chelan is proposing to use tax increment financing or “TIF” to build water infrastructure in east Chelan with the goal of enticing new development. Basically, this scheme is a way to fund new water infrastructure by promoting new development. The City will issue bonds to build the…